King Penguin

King Penguin

Geographical Range

Antarctic region

Habitat

Open ocean, rocky shoreline

Scientific Name

Aptenodytes patagonicus

Conservation Status

Common

This handsome bird is one of the largest penguin species. It weighs about 33 pounds, second only to the emperor penguin. The king penguin's large size helps it cope with the extreme Antarctic cold and allows it to dive deeper than most penguins.